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The godfather of fitness, Jack LaLanne, passed away on Sunday at age 96 from respiratory failure caused by pneumonia. He deeply influenced anyone who cared not only about fitness, but about their general health as well. DeniseAustin.com “The only way you can hurt the body is not to use it. Inactivity is the killer and, remember, it’s never too late,” he said. He used inspiration, knowledge and positivity to encourage people from all walks of life to keep moving. While he may be gone, his reputation and spirit certainly live on. Find out how he inspired our users and how he affected their lives. Katrina B. He lived a good life and helped so many people. I’m more affected by how he lived his life! He will be missed… what an inspiration! Donna P. What an amazing man! He lived what he taught and taught what he believed. Sherrell P. I can still see a small me with my Mom and our kitchen chairs, in front of the TV; working out with Mr. LaLanne. Colline R. His inspiration will bemissed—thanks for 96 years, Jack. Stephani M. To never give up. You’re never too old to make positive changes in your life. Valerie F. I remember exercising with my mother when I was very young along with jack. Katrina P. It didn’t matter how old you as long as you move. Fitness is for everyone one at every age Donna C. Vegetable benefits are real and not to be underestimated. The news about eating 8 servings a day wouldn’t surprise Mr Juicer. He was the product of his own science experiment and I would have to say he won! RIP. Susan B. Either by towing boats across the bay or inventing the jumping jack. Both of those are pretty inspiring. The first is a FEAT, and the second is something simple that a lot of people do every day to stay fit. Permalink | Email this | Comments
Lauren Conrad has come a long way since she first starred on “The Hills.” And like many of us, she’s learned that the older you get, the harder it is to keep the weight off. Learn about her stay-healthy secrets by checking out the Shape video below: To learn more about Conrad’s workouts, check out Shape.com. More Videos: A Wet Workout That Tones From Head to Toe Mari Winsor Pilates: Shape Move of the Week Shoulder Training: Shape Move of the Week Permalink | Email this | Comments
Filed under: Recipe Rehab with Tanya Zuckerbrot , Nutrition & Supplements lookslikeamy, Flickr Otherwise known as puppy chow (the human version), these irresistible treats are addictive. However, they are made with refined grains and quite a bit of sugar, which nearly puts them on the same level as a candy bar. This rehab request came from an anonymous reader, but I wholeheartedly agree that this recipe could use some improvements. Traditionally, these treats are made with refined corn or rice grains from Chex or Crispix cereal. Unfortunately, the whole grain version is much higher in calories, so I will swap to use Life cereal, which is made with whole grain oat flour, in order to pump up the fiber. I will cut out the butter from the recipe and substitute carob chips in order to reduce some of the sugar. As for the peanut butter, I will use the all-natural version that doesn’t have any added hydrogenated oils or sugar — check the ingredient list to make sure it contains simply peanuts and salt. To add a twist and keep that chocolaty flavor intact, I will replace half of the sugar coating with cocoa powder. Replacing the powdered sugar completely with Splenda or Truvia blended with cornstarch will reduce the calories slightly more. Portion size is still the key with this snack, because the rehabbed version doesn’t have a drastic effect on the calories, but I was able to increase the fiber and reduce the sugar to a more reasonable level for a snack. Ingredients 9 cups Life cereal 1 cup carob chips 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup powdered sugar (or 3 tablespoons Splenda/Truvia blended with 1 tablespoon cornstarch ) 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder More Recipe Rehab 7Up Cake Dinner Recipe Rehab: Editors’ Picks Cheddar and Cherry Muffins Instructions 1. Place the cereal in a large bowl. 2. In the top of a double boiler, melt the carob chips and peanut butter over boiling water. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour mixture over the cereal and stir until coated. 3. Add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder to a large plastic food storage bag. Add cereal, close bag and shake to coat. Serves: 18 Nutrition Content (per serving) 208 calories , 9 g fat , 2 g saturated fat , 26 g carbohydrates , 9 g sugars , 3 g fiber , 6 g protein , 163 mg sodium Note: Using Splenda or Truvia reduces the calories to 198, carbohydrates to 24 g and sugars to 6 g Editor’s Note: To print only the recipe, view in “print preview” and then only print page with directions. Readers, I would love to hear from you! Please send me your favorite fattening recipes that need a recipe rehab! Everything from your mom’s meatloaf to your kid’s favorite dessert — let me lighten it up. Celebrity dietitian and motivational life coach, Tanya Zuckerbrot, author of www.ffactordiet.com and founder of www.skinnyandthecity.com and www.theskinnyondietitians.com , has helped thousands of people lose weight and keep it off with her program. Her philosophy? Tanya believes you should never sacrifice taste, even when you’re eating healthy foods. Have a recipe in need of rehab? Send us your recipe! Permalink | Email this | Comments
Corbis Looks like Starbucks is jumping on the supersize bandwagon along with McDonald’s and other fast food chains with its reveal of the Trenta. Trenta, which means “30″ in Italian, is the cafe chain’s newest size at 31 ounces. That’s about four to five cups of coffee in just one drink. Chicago analysts said that the larger-than-life drink could pack as many as 230 calories and lead to weight gain of more than 20 pounds a year in regular consumers. “People need to realize that when they do choose these larger sizes, it’s going to lead to excess calories,” Dr. Jessica Bartfield, an internal medicine and weight loss specialist at Loyola’s Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, told AOL Health. In addition to the caffiene overload, additives like sweeteners, sugars, cream and whole milk make it significantly unhealthier. Supersize drinks at food and beverage chains have recently come under fire for their role in the U.S. obesity epidemic. “They’re often a significant source of calories but not of nutrition,” Bartfield said. “All they’re giving you are empty calories.” Starbucks reported that the Trenta size is available only for iced coffees, lemonades and Tazo iced tea drinks. “Unsweetened, the beverages have fewer than 90 calories, and sweetened iced coffee or tea in a Trenta cup has fewer than 230 calories,” the company said in an e-mail sent to Nestle, Bartfield and others. “The unsweetened iced tea and iced coffee options are only five calories and fit the needs of customers looking for a refreshing offering at Starbucks.” The new size was unveiled Jan. 18 in 14 states. It will be available in California next month, and by May, the whole nation will have the Trenta option. “Be careful what you’re ordering,” Bartfield warned. “It’s not an innocent drink in that it can contribute to extra calories that will, in turn, contribute to weight gain. Bigger is not always better.” Visit AOL Health to read more about Starbucks’ newest coffee creation. Permalink | Email this | Comments
There are hundreds of wonderful sites on healthy living to be seen all over the blogosphere. Here at Fit Links, we’ll introduce you to some that have caught our eye. Want a weight loss plan that doesn’t involved calorie counting or endless hours at the gym? That’s Fit Canada has the scoop on a new body-loving trend called self-compassion dieting. Think step is so 1989? Fitsugar explains why step aerobics are making a comeback and why you should definitely give it a try. Think coffee is a diet-friendly drink? Think again, explains Diet Blog, especially when you have monstrous beverages like the new Starbucks Trenta. Diet tricks typically don’t work, but here’s a healthy one that might help you slim down — US News wants you to try drinking two glasses of water before every meal. Don’t spend hours at the gym — according to Health.com, you can tone your whole body with one simple workout. Read any good Tweets? Give us a shout on Twitter and let us know all about it! Permalink | Email this | Comments
As a small child, you may have grown up wanting to be a ballerina. As a teenager and adult, you may have admired ballerinas’ long legs and perfect posture. You did numerous crunches, hoping to get flat abs and better posture. If it didn’t help, don’t be distraught. Dancers have good posture because their backs and abs are strong. The leg stretches they complete help them elongate their muscles, which gives them a leaner look, too. To help you get the ballerina legs you always wanted, try these stretches. 1. Leg Swings Stand with your left side facing a chair and your left hand resting on it. Bring your legs together with your heels touching and toes pointing out on a diagonal. Extend your right arm out to the side at shoulder height. Lift the right leg off the floor in front of you to hip height and turn it out to the side slightly while bending it. Swing your right leg back behind you. Keep your back nice and straight, zip up those abs and squeeze your buttocks as you swing the leg. Return to the start position and repeat on the other side. You should spend 30 seconds on each leg. Hilmar Meyer-Bosse / Denise’s Daily Dozen 2. Plie Stand with your left side facing a chair and your left hand resting on it, with your toes turned out slightly and heels together and lifted a few inches off the floor. Bring your right arm out to the side at shoulder height. Bend your knees into a low plie as you press your heels together like glue. Squeeze your inner thighs as you return to standing. Keep your back straight and zip up those abs the entire time. Complete as many plies as you can in one minute. Hilmar Meyer-Bosse / Denise’s Daily Dozen 3. Tuck Holding on to the chair with your left arm, turn your body on a diagonal toward the chair. Bring your legs and feet together, lift your heels several inches off the ground and bend your knees. Extend your right arm out to the side at shoulder height. With your inner thighs squeezing together, alternate tucking your pelvis forward and back. The higher the heels come off the floor, the trimmer the thighs. Hilmar Meyer-Bosse / Denise’s Daily Dozen 4. Hamstring Turn the chair so that you are facing the seat. Stand with your feet and legs together and lean forward from the waist. Place your palms on the seat of the chair and lift your right leg straight behind you so it’s one line from your right leg to your head. Flexing your foot, bend and straighten your right leg, pulling your heel to your rear. Keep your back strong and navel pulled toward your spine the whole time. Complete as many exercises as you can in 30 seconds on each leg. Hilmar Meyer-Bosse / Denise’s Daily Dozen 5. Pretzel Sit with your right leg bent in front of you and your left leg bent behind you. Place your hands on the floor in front of you. Lift the left leg off the floor just an inch or two behind you. Now pulse by lifting and lowering the bent leg. This pulse is a very small movement that focuses on the deeper muscles. Pulse as many times as you can in 30 seconds. Then switch legs and repeat. Hilmar Meyer-Bosse / Denise’s Daily Dozen 6. Bridge Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, about hip-width apart. Extend your arms straight alongside your body. Lift your heels and hips off the ground. Tuck your pelvis up and down for one minute. Hilmar Meyer-Bosse / Denise’s Daily Dozen Denise Austin has helped millions of people lose weight. She’s sold 20 million exercise DVDs, authored more than 10 books and starred in the most-watched fitness show in history! Austin’s mission is to help America get fit — and now she’s online at DeniseAustin.com to motivate and educate people everywhere to eat right and exercise. Visit DeniseAustin.com to lose weight! More From Denise Austin: Total-Body Television-Watching Workout Quick and Easy Kitchen Workout Seven Butt Blasters Permalink | Email this | Comments
Amazon.com Is it really possible to eat the foods you love and lose weight? The “People’s Fat-Loss Coach” and author of a new diet book, Robert Ferguson, says yes. In the “Diet-Free for Life” weight loss plan there are no complicated meal plans, diet tricks or confusing guidelines. There are a few simple and easy-to-follow principles that combine five food types so you can lose the most weight without depriving yourself. Even if you’re a vegetarian or a vegan, this plan is flexible enough for you to see effects. Ferguson provides replacements and substitutes for all diets. This week, three lucky That’s Fit readers will get the chance to win this book for free. Enter in the original giveaway post (not here!) for your chance to win. Permalink | Email this | Comments
With the popularity of the “Biggest Loser,” plenty of weight-loss reality shows have tried to duplicate the series’ success. The latest is A&E’s “Heavy,” which could turn out to be just another opportunity to watch overweight people struggle to lose weight — or it could be different. Courtesy of A&E The main reason “Heavy” stands out from other weight loss reality shows is because after 30 days, the participants are sent back home to live their lives as normal. They are expected to use the skills and tools they learned on the show to maintain a healthy lifestyle for six months without coaches, team members and moral support. Is “Heavy” different enough to attract a significant following? Find out if our users will be tuning in or turning it off. Cynthia T. No and NO! we need to focus on the “prize” of health and healthy weight loss NOT how much $$ you win and not learn anything! Kristina M. I think weight loss reality shows are far more necessary than anymore housewives, or drunken loser shows. It’s a GOOD kind of reality TV. Jenn M. Watched the last 30 mins last night and was impressed with it. Will be tuning in again next week 
Lori F. No. I’m sick of reality TV. Getting sooooo old. Rs S. I watched it and will watch again. This isn’t a show about winning money. They are with a trainer/nutritionist/etc. for a month. They go home and it’s up to them to take what they learned and do it on their own. It wasn’t easy and for Tom the weight came back on quickly and he had to learn that those around him didn’t necessarily have his best interest in mind. Teaching that it’s a lifestyle change will go a long way. Kimberly D. I do not think there could be too many, being that millions of people strive and struggle to lose weight. I hate I missed it. Stephanie P. Yeah, Why not? There are tons of stupid reality shows about meaningless things. Weight loss is something that a lot of people struggle with. I haven’t watched it yet, but after hearing what some people had to say about it I am going to! Brandi S. YES!!! Yes we do need another weight loss reality show. Isn’t obesity related illness one of the top leading causes of death? The MAJORITY of US citizens are overweight or obese. They’ve gotto get the message out somehow, and since most people sit in front of a TV… (including me). .relatedLinksR{width:240px;border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;float:right;margin:10px 0 10px 10px;}.relatedLinksL{width:240px;border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;float:left;margin:10px 10px 10px 0;}.relatedLinksL a{text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;color:#004173;}.relatedLinksR a{text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;color:#004173;}.relatedListContainer ul{list-style-type:none;padding:0 10px;white-space:normal !important;}.relatedHeader {padding:10px 10px 0;}.relatedHeader h3{font-size:18px;color:#000000;border-bottom:1px dotted #CCCCCC;padding-bottom:4px;}.relatedHeader{font-size:18px;color:#000000;}.relatedListContainer ul li {background:url(“http://o.aolcdn.com/os/sphere/art/blue-icon”) no-repeat scroll 0 7px transparent;margin-bottom:3px;padding-left:10px;} More Reader Reactions Outrageous Baby Yoga Video What Food Issues Should the FDA Tackle in 2011? Do You Eat Certain Foods to Lose Weight? Monique H. I think it was a good show. It’s not a contest to see who will lose the most, who will be kicked off and who will win the prize at the end. It’s about getting healthy and learning to make those permanent lifestyle changes and losing that weight for good. These people are morbidly obese. They work with trainers and nutrinists and a doctor throughout. Very good I think. I’ll watch again. Permalink | Email this | Comments
Corbis How long should I do cardio if I am weight training that day?
